Mombasa
has a long, rich history dating back over 1500 years when it started as a trading
port.

The Portugese explorer, Vasco Da Gama, landed here in 1498 and
established a Portugese colony at the coast. Arabs from Oman later took over the
city, leaving their mark on the region.

Mombasa
has a vibrant Swahili culture. There are a range of hotels to the north and south
of Mombasa, known as the North and South coast respectively. [See Below].
See More on Mombasa, including What To See and Where to Stay.

Access:
Several international airlines fly to Mombasa
from US,Europe and Asia.

Hotels
and Beach Resorts in Mombasa

Mombasa Hotels
are some of the best in the world, known for their high standards of service and
quality. Mostly located on the white sandy beaches along the Kenyan coast, the
beach hotels offer many facilities and a range of restaurants on site. We
offer several quality Mombasa Hotels along the Kenyan coast. Feel welcome to browse
our selection of Mombasa Hotels and Contact
Us for a reservation or query...

What
to see in Mombasa

Fort
Jesus : Fort Jesus is a monumental
piece of architecture built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. It has aa museum
that displays various artifacts from the era where Mombasa served as a transit
point for the slave trade and commodities. Its interior comprises of torture rooms
and prison cells where slaves were kept in captivity before being traded. Weapons
such as canons, which were used to defend the fort from invading foreigners as
well as rioting locals, can be seen both inside and outside of the fort.

Mamba
Village : Situated in Nyali, The Mamba
Village is East Africa’s largest crocodile farm with over 10,000 crocodiles.
Mamba Village is a very renowned tourist attraction in Mombasa. It combines crocodile
farming, conservation, and ecosystem friendly quarry. Other activities within
the Mamba Village are camel riding, horse riding and a unique "a la carte" restaurant
specialized in game meat e.g. Croco-meat, Ostrich, Zebra, among other delicacies.

Bamburi
Nature Trail :The largest animal
sanctuary in Mombasa, Bamburi Nature Trail boasts of an large variety of animals.
A walk around the trail is the ideal way to look at the various animals found
within. The trail was a result of an unusual attempt to rehabilitate a giant quarry.
There is a large number of bird species, several hippos, crocodiles, antelopes
and giant tortoise.

Mombasa
Tusks :The Mombasa Tusks are symbolic representations
of entrance into the heart of the Mombasa town. They were built to commemorate
the visit of Queen Elizabeth to the town in 1952, lying directly on the path from
the port to the town. Ivory was considered to be an exquisite commodity during
the time, and in essence the tusks were meant to embrace the Queen and the British
Empire into the town and within its social structure.